Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

kev

/kɛv/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.25 in modern English

Syllables
kev
IPA
/kɛv/
10
Scrabble Score
3
Letters
1
Syllables
3
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Initialism of kiloelectronvolt.

name

A diminutive of the male given name Kevin.

noun

A working-class male.

British usage; Derogatory; Slang

noun

Alternative letter-case form of KeV.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Shortening.

Usage

Inflected Forms

Kevs (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

Sharon

Rhymes With

rev dev kiev lev sev breve

Questions

How do you pronounce kev?
The recorded pronunciation is /kɛv/.
What does kev mean?
Initialism of kiloelectronvolt.
Where does kev come from?
Shortening.

How to pronounce kev

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/kɛv/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “kev” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.